General in the second Punic war and worked with his dad to kill Hannibal.
learned the art of war in the bloodiest of all ways
over 60000 Romans were killed on one day of this war.
he always let the woman and children that the Romans captured free
when he was about 23 he was appointed commander of the roman army
won a war against Spain and gained part of there land
In your opinion, why should future students know about this person?
This was a very important person, he killed Hannibal at the battle at Zema. He was a general in the second Putnic war. He was only 17 when he killed Hannibal. He plotted this killing with his dad. The killing of Hannibal was one of the 1st defeats that his country ever had. This guy is important to learn about because he did kill a very important man in history.
Created by:Harley Carlson
Date of Birth: 235bc
City/Empire of Birth: Rome
Date of Death: 183bc
Famous Children (if any) or Family Members:
father Publius Corndius Scipio
all his family was in government
mom not known
son Publius Corndius Scipio Africanus
What significant historical events was this person involved in? What role did they play in these events?
he is known for defeating Hannibal in the second Punic war at,when he was only 17.
he got the nickname "the roman Hannibal."
General in the second Punic war and worked with his dad to kill Hannibal.
learned the art of war in the bloodiest of all ways
over 60000 Romans were killed on one day of this war.
he always let the woman and children that the Romans captured free
when he was about 23 he was appointed commander of the roman army
won a war against Spain and gained part of there land
In your opinion, why should future students know about this person?
This was a very important person, he killed Hannibal at the battle at Zema. He was a general in the second Putnic war. He was only 17 when he killed Hannibal. He plotted this killing with his dad. The killing of Hannibal was one of the 1st defeats that his country ever had. This guy is important to learn about because he did kill a very important man in history.